UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1760His Master's Voice ALP.1760
- Format
- LP, Mono
Johann Sebastian BachViolin Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concertos
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1960
69 pressings18 countriesBaroqueConcertoString InstrumentOrchestra
Violin Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Violin Concertos
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SG 7210Capitol Records SG7210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records G7210Capitol Records G-7210
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
– GX1–7210–D1" {]Side A runout
– GX2–7210–D1" {]Side B runout
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records G 7210
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SG 7210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 170
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 69 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records G 7210First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records SG 7210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 170First yearLP | LP |
| 1960 | Germany | Electrola SME 91 025First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone ASDQ 5267 / La Voce Del Padrone QALP 10278LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice ELP 2First yearLP | LP |
| 1960 | Southern Rhodesia | His Master's Voice JALP 1760First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1760 / His Master's Voice ALP.1760First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records SG 7210 / Capitol Records SG7210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records G7210 / Capitol Records G-7210First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Denmark | Plaisir Musical FALP 30222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 346 / His Master's Voice ASD. 346LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records G7210 / Capitol Records G-7210LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Brazil | Angel Records 3 CBX-363 / Angel Records 3-CBX 363LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Chile | Angel Records 3ACX-47445LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-HMV-420 / His Master's Voice LPSV-HMV-420LP | LP |
| 1978 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 5C 037-00174 / His Master's Voice 5N 037-00174LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-HMV-420 / His Master's Voice LPSV-HMV-420LP | LP |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10C 037-00174LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 346LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | His Master's Voice ED 2901461LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | His Master's Voice ED 2901461LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | His Master's Voice 037 29 1349 1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Hi-Q Records HIQLP009LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2011 | UK | Hi-Q Records HIQLP009LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Germany | His Master's Voice ASD 346 / Speakers Corner Records EMI ASD-346LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2020 | Germany | His Master's Voice ASD 346 / Speakers Corner Records ASD-346LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown42 pressings
All 42 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- Violin Concerto In A Minor, BWV.1041
- Double Concerto In D Minor, BWV.1043
- Concerto In E Major, BWV.1042
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are there?
69 vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1960 and 2020.
When was Violin Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1760.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1760, SG 7210, G7210, G 7210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concertos on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
